Rocky Mountain Play Therapy Institute

Rocky Mountain Play Therapy Institute Play Therapy Training
Reimagined Relevant disciplines typically include Psychology, Nursing, Clinical Social Work, Child and Youth Care or Education.

RMPTI is dedicated to offering state-of-the-art professional learning opportunities and strives to integrate current theory and research with experiential learning activities. Founded in 1998, the Institute has provided training programs across the globe, including Hong Kong, Singapore, Mexico, Chile, Australia, England, Ireland, Canada, and the United States. The co-directors, Dr. Lorri Yasenik and Ken Gardner are the authors of the Play Therapy Dimension Model: A Decision-Making Guide for Integrative Play Therapists (2nd ed.). This integrative approach to case conceptualization, clinical decision-making and practice is the cornerstone of programs at RMPTI, making them both unique and comprehensive

RMPTI Programs are designed for:

Practitioners who would like to attend continuous training leading to certification or registration as a Play Therapist. Full-time practitioners who are seeking a specialized credential, such a Certificate in Therapeutic Play Skills (Green Stream Program)

Practitioners who need a flexible training schedule

Those who need the training to come to them (please visit RMPTI Comes to You!)

Those who want to market a specialization in their practice

Diploma and masters-level students/graduates

Practioners who want to complete continuing education credits in Play Therapy

Programs are designed for practitioners who work full-time and are interested in enhancing their theory base and deepening their play therapy skills and techniques. Depending on the level of certification sought, students will have completed or are currently attending a post-secondary institution or graduate-level university program.

UPCOMING TRAINING!November 19, 2025Therapeutic Play Skills Group SupervisionDecember 4 - 6, 2025Treatment of Trauma with...
11/17/2025

UPCOMING TRAINING!

November 19, 2025
Therapeutic Play Skills Group Supervision

December 4 - 6, 2025
Treatment of Trauma with the Trauma Play Institute ™ and RMPTI ®
Join Paris Goodyear Brown and Dr. Lorri Yasenik for one day of Complex Trauma Case Conceptualization through the Polyvagal Lens and a two day training in TraumPlay ™
https://rmpti.com/training/yellow-stream-intensive-specialized-programs/special-edition-trauma-2025/

December 10, 2025
Master Class: Research into Practice for Play Therapists Series
Grief and Play Therapy
https://rmpti.com/training/pink-stream-master-classes/master-class-research-into-practice-series/

2026
January 23 & 24, 2026
Yellow Stream: Play Therapy for Children of Separation and Divorce: Managing the Impact of Parental Conflict
https://rmpti.com/training/yellow-stream-intensive-specialized-programs/certificate-in-play-therapy-for-children-of-separation-and-divorce/

A few photos from "An Exploration of Belonging" with Maggie Fearn, this was such a special training experience.
11/14/2025

A few photos from "An Exploration of Belonging" with Maggie Fearn, this was such a special training experience.

Here are a few group photos from this year's Tye Dye International Study Group!As you can tell, fun was had by all at th...
11/13/2025

Here are a few group photos from this year's Tye Dye International Study Group!
As you can tell, fun was had by all at this 10 year anniversary edition.

Feel free to tag yourselves!

Mindy Alton who submitted the winning name for the RMPTI welcome bear is standing with Beary Landreth and the picture of...
11/11/2025

Mindy Alton who submitted the winning name for the RMPTI welcome bear is standing with Beary Landreth and the picture of Garry with Beary at Rocky Mountain Play Therapy Institute during the Play Therapy For Separation and Divorce Course!

It was a great course with lots of learning!

UPCOMING TRAINING!November 12-14, 2025Blue Stream: Play Therapist Supervision Traininghttps://rmpti.com/training/blue-st...
11/10/2025

UPCOMING TRAINING!

November 12-14, 2025
Blue Stream: Play Therapist Supervision Training
https://rmpti.com/training/blue-stream-play-therapy-supervision-certification/

November 19, 2025
Therapeutic Play Skills Group Supervision

December 4 - 6, 2025
Treatment of Trauma with the Trauma Play Institute ™ and RMPTI ®
Join Paris Goodyear Brown and Dr. Lorri Yasenik for one day of Complex Trauma Case Conceptualization through the Polyvagal Lens and a two day training in TraumPlay ™
https://rmpti.com/training/yellow-stream-intensive-specialized-programs/special-edition-trauma-2025/

December 10, 2025
Master Class: Research into Practice for Play Therapists Series
Grief and Play Therapy
https://rmpti.com/training/pink-stream-master-classes/master-class-research-into-practice-series/

2026
January 23 & 24, 2026
Yellow Stream: Play Therapy for Children of Separation and Divorce: Managing the Impact of Parental Conflict
https://rmpti.com/training/yellow-stream-intensive-specialized-programs/certificate-in-play-therapy-for-children-of-separation-and-divorce/

11/07/2025

Tye Dye Weekend 2025

Our 10 year anniversary was a great success! Beggining with "An Exploration of Belonging" a Nature Based Play Therapy workshop with the incomprable Maggie Fearn all the way from Wales, we explored connection and community all weekend with a series of workshops delivered from our incredible alumni including some singing, dancing, and collective fun on our down time! Thank you to all who attended this year. We hope you had as much fun as we did, and look forward to seeing you in 2026!





11/03/2025

Last Thursday (October 30) RMPTI hosted "So You Have To Go To Court For Play Therapists". Check out some of the feedback we have recieved so far:

What I found most useful about this training experience was:
"This training was very helpful! The following were beneficial to myself:

1) The video!!
2) The handouts
3) Dr. Yasenik is just a great speaker"

"Carolyn's video example- listening to her speak, the lawyers and general process parts within the courtroom. Lorri's thoughts and considerations, her experience, suggestions/ recommendations, etc. The entire training was fantastic, thank you!!"

Join us for the "Be Prepared" series in 2026:

July 10: Be Prepared! Records, Process and Procedures for Play Therapists
October 30: So You Have To Go To Court for Play Therapists





























UPCOMING TRAINING!November 7-8, 2025Yellow Stream: Play Therapy for Children of Separation and Divorce: Managing the Imp...
11/03/2025

UPCOMING TRAINING!

November 7-8, 2025
Yellow Stream: Play Therapy for Children of Separation and Divorce: Managing the Impact of Parental Conflict
https://rmpti.com/training/yellow-stream-intensive-specialized-programs/certificate-in-play-therapy-for-children-of-separation-and-divorce/

November 12-14, 2025
Blue Stream: Play Therapist Supervision Training
https://rmpti.com/training/blue-stream-play-therapy-supervision-certification/

November 19, 2025
Therapeutic Play Skills Group Supervision

December 4 - 6, 2025
Treatment of Trauma with the Trauma Play Institute ™ and RMPTI ®
Join Paris Goodyear Brown and Dr. Lorri Yasenik for one day of Complex Trauma Case Conceptualization through the Polyvagal Lens and a two day training in TraumPlay ™
https://rmpti.com/training/yellow-stream-intensive-specialized-programs/special-edition-trauma-2025/

December 10, 2025
Master Class: Research into Practice for Play Therapists Series
Grief and Play Therapy
https://rmpti.com/training/pink-stream-master-classes/master-class-research-into-practice-series/

2026
January 23 & 24, 2026
Yellow Stream: Play Therapy for Children of Separation and Divorce: Managing the Impact of Parental Conflict
https://rmpti.com/training/yellow-stream-intensive-specialized-programs/certificate-in-play-therapy-for-children-of-separation-and-divorce/

11/01/2025

Turning Points in Play Therapy and the Emergence of Self is now available in Korean!

"This edited collection demonstrates successful implementation of the author’s proven Play Therapy Dimensions Model. Each chapter uses this framework, as well as other theories, to discuss the markers that can reflect shifts and growth in a child’s development. Full of applied guidance, this book will prove to be invaluable for practitioners, instructors and students."

We hope everyone has a fun and safe Halloween filled with laughter and PLAY. What are some things you do for Halloween a...
10/31/2025

We hope everyone has a fun and safe Halloween filled with laughter and PLAY.

What are some things you do for Halloween at your practice? Do you have any clients with an aversion to Halloween? How do you approach working with children who are stressed during this season?

So you have to go to Court for Play Therapists just ended! A great success with brilliant participation!
10/30/2025

So you have to go to Court for Play Therapists just ended! A great success with brilliant participation!

LAST CALL FOR REGISTRATION

Join us and walk through the steps of becoming prepared for Court. This interactive course includes a video of a Play Therapist getting sworn in as an expert witness in Court of King’s Bench. Learn about how to present your report on the witness stand and follow a case example. Engage in written and group exercises that prepare you to present in court. Increase your comfort and familiarity with the physical court room and court room etiquette.

October 20, 2026





























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1316 15th Avenue Sw
Calgary, AB
T3C0X7

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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 11am - 1pm

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